Hiring: Human Resources Manager Company: Guardians of Honor, LLC Location: Oxon Hill, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:39:56 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : HIPAA, Microsoft Office, Regulatory Compliance, SCA About the job Experience: •7 years of progressive HR generalist/management experience with broad knowledge of HR operations management, benefits, and compliance. Required Skills: •Guardians of Honor is a small management consulting firm supporting the federal government since 1997 (www.gohnow.com). •Provides leadership and subject-matter expertise across recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, succession planning, and policy formulation. •Owns hiring decisions for HR Department staff; implements the performance evaluation system; identifies training needs; and administers probation and dismissal actions when warranted. •Analyzes and monitors the effectiveness of benefit programs, including strategy for Service Contract Act (SCA) covered staff, and serves as primary point of contact with group health, workers' compensation, and retirement plan providers. •Resolves HR grievances and employee relations matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy, balancing employee support with organizational risk. •Assures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits, including IRS, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, Health Care Reform, and paid family leave, wage, and hour requirements. •Ensures managers understand and consistently apply company policy, including disciplinary procedures; hears and resolves escalated employee grievances; counsels managers and employees. •Owns the termination process end-to-end, including conducting and analyzing exit interviews and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or a related field. •Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR generalist/management experience with broad knowledge of HR operations management, benefits, and compliance. •Strong background in benefits administration. •Solid understanding of applicable employment laws and regulations. •Prior supervisory experience, with demonstrated methods for mentoring and developing direct reports. •Prior federal government contract and Service Contract Act (SCA) experience strongly preferred. •Able to perform all functions using independent judgment and decision-making. •Strong analytical, time-management, and prioritization skills. •Strong aptitude for communicating effectively with all levels of employees and organizational leadership. •Proficient with MS Office and HR software systems (e.g., Paylocity). Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!